For Caregivers: Coping Tips
Caregivers often feel they must tend to their loved one's needs full time. But burning yourself out doesn't help anyone. And it can be bad for your own health. Here are ways to care for yourself.
Caregivers often feel they must tend to their loved one's needs full time. But burning yourself out doesn't help anyone. And it can be bad for your own health. Here are ways to care for yourself.
If you have latex allergy, you are sensitive to natural rubber latex. This is a growing problem among people who work in health care.
Some germs are carried in moist droplets. These transmission-based precautions can prevent the spread of certain infections.
Most germs are spread through touch. Using these transmission-based precautions can prevent the spread of certain infections.
Transmission-based precautions help prevent the spread of certain infections. Airborne precautions are 1 type of transmission-based precaution.
Follow the swallowing guide below. Your speech therapist will check off the boxes that apply to you.
When you have lung problems, you can help yourself feel better by conserving your energy. Pacing yourself, simplifying tasks, and not bending and lifting will let you do more without getting short of breath.
Performing your routine tasks may be difficult after you've had a stroke. But many people can learn ways to manage their daily activities.
When you have chronic lung disease, exercise is an important part of your treatment. Read on for helpful tips to get you started safely.
After being released from rehab, your loved one may need ongoing therapy or nursing care. Talk with a social worker or case manager about planning for care and local sources of support.